What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor - Music Technology and Commercial Music position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Music at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine-month full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Music Technology and Commercial Music for a one-year, fixed-term non-renewable appointment beginning August 2025 through May 2026.
This is an opportunity to join a faculty of teaching artists and scholars who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to growth in new and current programs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, engagement in significant creative / scholarly activities, and an ability to work effectively with faculty colleagues across all degree areas.
Additionally, the successful candidate will teach in a secondary area of expertise, which may include jazz studies, composition (Songwriting, Film and Video Game Scoring), an applied area (which complements the current faculty), or other departmental needs as assigned by the chair.
Responsibilities upon appointment may include teaching undergraduate courses in music technology and commercial music (Digital Sound Production, Music Business, Music Entrepreneurship, and other courses related to the Popular Music Minor).
Responsibilities will also include student advising, committee work, and contributing to an inclusive and equitable community in the department, college and university. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Master of Music degree (MM or M.Mus.)
- Experience and expertise in teaching music technology at the college / university level
- Evidence of activity in commercial music (e.g., projects, productions, compositions, commercial recordings)
- Ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Preference will be given to candidates with :
Required Certifications or Licensure N / A Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Department of Music is committed to fostering an inclusive teaching and learning environment through its curricula, as well as the artistic endeavors of students and faculty. In addition, the Department of Music is dedicated to nurturing excellence in performance, teaching and scholarship by guiding and preparing students through a comprehensive curriculum that provides a strong foundation for an array of opportunities in the music profession, as well as for graduate study in a range of music specialties. The Department of Music offers two undergraduate curricula, the Bachelor of Arts in Music with options in Performance, Jazz Studies, Music Technology and General Studies, and the Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
